If you would like to become a certified lifeguard and are looking for classes, you may contact the American Red Cross, Grant Wood Area Chapter @ 319-393-3500 or visit their website at www.redcross.org. You may also go to the Iowa Parks & Recreation Association Page @ iapra.org and click on Aquatics for a complete list of classes offered around Iowa.
We continue to work to be able to offer a variety of certification classes right here at home in Independence. Once Instructors are found and classes are scheduled, information will be posted on our Facebook Pages or you may contact Angie @ 319-334-6711. Follow Independence Parks & Recreation or Independence Aquatic Center on Facebook.